May
14
2010
Every job has some pitfalls. The kitchen remodel is certainly prone to lots of stops and starts and yes, pitfalls. Avoid some of the most common mistakes by using a bit of common sense and some professional advice.
May
06
2010
There is more to a kitchen remodel than the determination of all the elements it will contain. Before you ever lay that first tile or plug in that new appliance, you need to make sure you know where all plumbing and wiring are located as well as which walls are load bearing and where studs are positioned. This is particularly important if you are doing the work yourself.
Apr
27
2010
We are all looking for ways to save money, but many of us are looking for ideas to help the environment as well. There are many ways you can lessen your environmental footprint in your kitchen remodeling project.
Mar
18
2010
The type of edging on your new kitchen countertops can make a huge difference. This edging is called a profile and there are several types of profiles available on granite, marble, quartzite, and engineered stone.
Jan
22
2010
Ceramic tile is a popular choice for many areas of the home. Some reasons for this are its resistance to scratching, durability, and hardness. These reasons make ceramic a perfect choice to use as your kitchen countertop surface.
Jan
21
2010
Frustration levels can often rise in the kitchen when it comes to cleaning the sink. Standard faucet heads only swivel and that darn sprayer hose either doesn’t have enough pressure or the hose gets kinked. A perfect solution is to install a new flexible faucet. The installation of flexible faucets is dramatically on the rise.
Jan
14
2010
No longer is a butler’s pantry used just for the storage of glassware and serving pieces; it has evolved into a functional and versatile almost mini-kitchen. The butler’s pantry of today is vastly different from those of yesteryear.
Jan
04
2010
One of the latest trends in kitchen remodeling is choosing concrete for your new kitchen countertop. Concrete countertops are made with a combination of cement and aggregates such as recycled glass or ceramics. Don’t think these appear to be just regular concrete slabs on a countertop because they are anything but.
Dec
03
2009
The L shaped kitchen is the most popular design format. Perhaps this is the design you most want to incorporate into your kitchen remodel, but it still will not be enough room if there are two chiefs, I mean chefs, in the kitchen. Consider the option of going with a double L design to ensure there is enough space for you both.
Jul
08
2009
Kitchen countertops take a lot of wear and tear. It is important for you to decide during the design phase of your remodeling project which type of material will work best for your lifestyle. Corain is non porous, which means it is highly resistant to staining.
